Yuya Uemura

Biography

Yuya Uemura is a Japanese professional wrestler who debuted on April 10, 2018, after signing with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) under the Young Lion system. In 2022, he went on excursion to the United States, where he competed for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Impact Wrestling (TNA), Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), and various American independent promotions. After his return to Japan, he won the NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling Championship in 2024, made his G1 Climax debut, and was ranked No. 143 on the PWI 500 that same year.